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Quick Fix: How to Patch a Drywall Hole
Dents and dings disappear, leaving your walls looking brand new, with this fix that even a novice can do Full Story »
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From the Pros: How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
Want a major new look for your kitchen or bathroom cabinets on a DIY budget? Don't pick up a paintbrush until you read this Full Story »
Holli Williamson Yes, my experience from not cleaning them well is that the grease and oil get gummy on the sandpaper so I was always changing the sandpaper and that took longer.
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Jumana Salameh Thank you Marie very much .
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Quick Fix: Find Wall Studs Without an Expensive Stud Finder
See how to find hidden wall studs with this ridiculously easy trick Full Story »
Sheryll Lyn I just tried this and it does NOT work. I have a very strong magnet too!
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Five Twenty Two Industries Sheryl Lyn: We have been doing this for just about 20 years and have found this to be the most reliable way of finding studs... How are your walls constructed? drywall on wood studs? plaster and lathe? You need to move the magnet around all over the wall try to cover as much wall space as you can with the it if your wall is drywall with studs you WILL find a stud... on plaster and lathe you should go pretty slow..as the nails they used would have been very small to keep from cracking the lathe. If it is an older wall you may actually be able to see the bulges of the studs if you look down the wall... then you will probably need to either try the magnet or use a drill with a very small bit and make a series of holes until you find the stud. The are generally 16" o.c. older homes the studs are farther apart. If you find one you can generally use a tape measure and drill and find the rest... you'll just need some wall patch....and paint. Happy hunting..
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From the Pros: How to Paint Interior Walls
A slapdash approach can lower a room's entire look, so open your eyes to this wise advice before you open a single paint can Full Story »
olldroo What sort of walls are they? What has caused the lumps and bumps? Unfortunately, gloss paint does shows imperfections.
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hammerhugger I wonder if Hairbyhosie has what they call "Knockdown walls". It looks like there were highs in the plaster and when wet are smoothed to a point, leaving a type of texture. This is hard to explain unless you can see it.
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Quick Fix: Erase Water Rings from Furniture
A few household items can quickly rejuvenate tarnished wood tabletops Full Story »
inbelmont My husband left a plastic portfolio on our buffet. In just the right light or angle has left a "ghost" shadow. I have tried furniture polish but it doesn't work. Any suggestions? The buffet is "old style" and very shiny or glossy on top, but that's a whole other question!
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